'How?': TalkSPORT pundit can't believe manager's decision over Chelsea player at the World Cup today
TalkSPORT’s Dean Ashton has been left shocked at reports that Mason Mount is set to start for England over Phil Foden.
News broke last night that Gareth Southgate is set to keep faith in the Chelsea man despite an inconsistent run of form this season.
The 23-year-old enjoyed a brief revival in form when Graham Potter joined the club, finally getting amongst the goals in a 2-0 win against Aston Villa.
However, since then the two-time player of the year has endured more inconsistent performances.
This form has called for him to be dropped by a number of pundits in the lead up to the tournament.
With the embarrassment of riches in attack, it is perhaps understandable why there are calls for Southgate to look to other options to complete his side.
Ashton confused at Mount inclusion
Ashton is one of those two, with the pundit in shock that a player the quality of Foden is reported to not be starting.
He said: “It should be Saka with Foden. How can we not have Phil Foden in our England team? He’s such a telnted player, I think you could even play him a bit deeper if you want.
“If you play one holding midfielder in Rice, you could play Bellingham and Foden in front.
[Would that be instead of Mount?] “Yeah, absolutely.”
The report in question also stated that fellow Chelsea man Raheem Sterling is set to feature in the Starting 11 too.
While the winger’s form has also been nowhere near his best, there have been far less questions over the potential of his inclusion in the side.
Mount was a game changing substitute in England’s last fixture against Germany, where he fired the hosts level in a thrilling match at Wembley. The fire he showed in that performance should show supporters just how important he is to the nation.